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RSSNew Factsheet: IP and Green Technology in India
Check our last factsheet and learn more about the latest initiatives in India to promote Green Technology and innovation, efforts that will potentially secure the future of all of us.
New Case Study: Tech Transfer
Technology transfer is a fundamental part of the engine that aims to launch innovations from research institutions and universities into the market. EU SMEs that aim to commercialise a new technology in India through a tech transfer arrangement should not miss the read.
Indonesia Update: “POP-Merek” speeds up of Trade Mark Renewal
November 2022 marks the official roll out of the Indonesia Trade Mark office's trade mark renewal process...
New Factsheet: IP and Agri-food in India
As the agri-food sector is gaining momentum, EU SMEs offering innovative solutions in this industry have plenty of opportunities for expansion provided they consider local particularities and define robust IP strategies to protect their innovation.
New Case Study: Enforcement of Trade Secrets and Indian Employees
Understanding Indian legislation regarding the rights and responsibilities imposed upon employers and employees when dealing with a company's confidential information
Malaysia Holds Successful Event for Digital Creators
The Kre8tif event hosted by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) recently ended with a boom. In addition to being as a hub for those interested in the business to explore possibilities, education, production, and distribution, this event is a platform...
Indonesia: IP Enforcement Manual
The Indonesian legal system does make protecting intellectual property (‘IP’) rights challenging. The presence of TRIPS-compliant IP laws is not matched by efficient criminal enforcement or customs border protection systems in practice.
Singapore: Public consultation on subsidiary legislation on Regulation of Collective Management Organisations
On 7 November 2022, the Ministry of Law ("MinLaw") and the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) launched a public consultation to seek feedback on a draft subsidiary legislation regarding the regulation...
IPOPHL furthers central ASEAN repository of copyright and related rights information
The Bureau of Copyright and Related Rights (BCRR) recently helped advance the ASEAN Creative Information Network (ACIN) Project, which aims to create a central database for copyright information across ASEAN...
Reverse Innovation: How Innovations Fostered in Developing Countries such as India May Conquer Western Markets
A new phenomena in the innovation environment has been gaining importance in the recent years: that of "reverse innovation".
In this Blog Post we look at what this means, and how this can impact the internationalisation of innovative European SMEs.
Singapore: Importance of the use of a registered mark in a revocation action
In Singapore, a registered trademark may be susceptible to cancellation if it has not been used within five years from completion of registration, or if such use has been suspended for a continuous period of five years or more. The following case is a reminder.
Advantages and drawbacks of the arbitration of IP disputes
Increasing numbers of parties in IP-reliant industries such as technology, healthcare, aviation, etc., are agreeing to resolve disputes under their cross-border contracts via arbitration. Matthew Shaw considers the unique advantages and some potential downsides of the arbitration of IP disputes.
Mariah Carey - Banksy
Mariah Carey failed to register the trade mark “Queen of Christmas”. Banksy’s “Laugh Now But One Day We'll Be In Charge” case.
IPOPHL Advises Patents for Handloom Weavers
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has asked handloom weavers to safeguard the intellectual property of their unique designs and creations.
Africa IP SME Helpdesk and the Smart City Expo World Congress Brokerage Event
From 15 to 17 November 2022, the Brokerage Event ‘Smart City Challenges’, organised by ACCIÓ of the Generalitat de Catalunya, GOOSE and the Enterprise Europe Network, took place during the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona.
The Requirements to Register a Shape Mark in India
Shape marks are a type of trademark that can be a powerful distinctive sign to identify the source of a product or service and give a very visual identifier to the brand, yet, it must surpass a certain threshold of distinctiveness.
Watch Now: How to Register Copyright in India
Each region has specific rules and procedures in order to register intellectual property rights. Discover the specific aspects in India to register copyright.
Thai sector collaborates with IPR owners to combat IP infringement
In its efforts to combat the problem of intellectual property (IP) infringement in the nation, the government has made progress...
High-growth Technology Business Conference 2022: IPB Clinics
As a part of the High-growth technology business conference, IP Business (IPB) clinics are offered for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) needing IP-related business advice to get one-to-one mentoring from IP professionals or "mentors".
EPO Publishes a New Study: Women’s Participation in Inventive Activity
The European Patent Office (EPO) has recently published a new study “Women’s participation in inventive activity” that aims to provide policymakers and the general public with insights and evidence on gender and patenting in Europe.